Trump demands that Iran promise never to build a nuclear weapon in State of the Union address
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Key Points:
- President Trump emphasized during his State of the Union address that while he prefers diplomacy, he will not allow Iran, labeled as the world's top sponsor of terror, to acquire nuclear weapons.
- The U.S. has deployed a significant naval fleet to the Middle East amid ongoing indirect talks with Iran, with Trump considering possible military strikes if Iran does not agree to curb its nuclear program.
- Trump praised last summer’s U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites but accused Iran of resuming its nuclear ambitions and insisted on a clear commitment from Iran to never develop nuclear weapons.
- Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have publicly denied any intention to develop nuclear weapons, maintaining their stance despite U.S. pressure.
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